"Sheela" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈʃiːlə/
Etymology: From Hindi शीला (śīlā), from Sanskrit शील (śīla, “character, good conduct”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|hi|शीला}} Hindi शीला (śīlā), {{uder|en|sa|शील||character, good conduct}} Sanskrit शील (śīla, “character, good conduct”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Sheela
  1. A female given name from Sanskrit of Indian origin. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Synonyms: Sheila
    Sense id: en-Sheela-en-name-0iTtXgMD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

Alternative forms

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